Inventory Planner
Company: Sanden International (U.S.A.), Inc.
Location: Wylie
Posted on: May 28, 2023
Job Description:
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Purpose of this Job:
The purpose of this role is to manage inventory levels and targets
and managing supply and demand within the Global supply chain.
Ensure proper inventory is available to meet production demand
within timeframes necessary to produce and ship product to
customers.
Requirements
Principle Duties/Essential Functions:
- Determine material requirements to support Compressor Assembly,
Machine Shop, Die Cast, production schedules, Service/Replacement
part inventory targets and sale forecast
- Maintain responsibility for monitoring/creating purchase
orders, on a daily basis, for appropriate vendors through ERP
system.
- Anticipate possible supply shortages depending on unpredictable
variables and devise strategies to solve any problems with
inventory supply.
- Track inventory levels to plan and initiate countermeasures
when parts deviate from plan
- Supporting and providing the coordination of the material
planning, purchasing and production scheduling function to ensure
timely delivery to customers of finished products
- Work closely with others in the procurement function and review
opportunities for continuous improvement and business
improvements
- Plan and schedule delivery of assigned materials
- Track material status to ensure necessary materials are
available as needed
Other Tasks/Responsibilities:
- Expedite past due orders from the suppliers
- Communicate purchase order and planning data to suppliers by
phone, fax, e-mail or EDI and follow up as necessary to ensure
timely receipt
- Monitor daily and weekly shortage/exceptions reports to target
potential problem areas and follow-up as necessary to resolve any
supply problems
- Prepare analysis for all start-up/run out of materials to
minimize exposure to obsolete stock or delays in start-up
- Issue corrective actions to suppliers below 100% on time
delivery
- Perform EDI activities as needed
- Reduce inventory levels while maintaining sufficient stock to
supply production operations
- Minimize inventory obsolescence and delayed start-ups
- Minimize and eliminate production down time due to material
shortages
- Manage inventory to target levels and report exceptions to
department supervisor. Administer action plans to reduce/use excess
or slow-moving inventory and to build inventory for part
shortages
- Prepare six and twelve-month purchase plan each business
term
- Assist Production Planning and Scheduling Manager as
needed
- Attend critical parts meetings
- Special projects/studies as required
- Responsible for awareness and compliance with company
Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) policies, procedures and
regulatory requirements. Contributing to the effectiveness of the
EHS policies and procedures by communicating and reporting unsafe
conditions and/or non-compliances
- Other duties assigned
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in business related field or equivalent
preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
- Proficient in MS Office and integrated manufacturing software
systems, i.e., IQMS, SAP, etc.
- Degree in Business/Operations preferred
- APICS certification with MRP experience preferred
- Requires 3 to 7 years' experience in Production or Inventory
Control for fast paced manufacturing environment
Licenses or Certifications:
- N/A
Physical Demands:
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Must be capable of dealing with fast paced environment while
maintaining high degree of accuracy and detail
- Must interact with numerous departments within Sanden as well
as Sanden locations
- Operates in office and occasionally warehouse/manufacturing
environments
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
- PPE may be required based on specific projects
Work Environment/Hours:
- Primary work area is located in an office setting
- Must work normal office hours plus provide support on evenings
and weekend (as needed)
Primary Work Location:
- Wylie, TX
Travel Requirements:
- Less than 5%
Company management reserves the right to add, delete, or otherwise
alter assigned duties at any time. To perform this job
successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential
duty satisfactorily. The minimum qualifications listed are
representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature
and level of work being performed by people assigned to this
classification. They are not intended to be construed as an
exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills
required.
Keywords: Sanden International (U.S.A.), Inc., Wylie , Inventory Planner, Professions , Wylie, Texas
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